Results for: Depression

if its latent, and a practically permanent condition you have, it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. a mental illness Not neccesarily. Depression can be caused by problems …in your life that you refuse to admit and fix. Blaming neurochemicals is easy, but it's much harder to admit that you're,say,just very lonely and need someone. (MORE)

The chances are that you are struggling with some form or level of depression - merely because you chose to ask this question. People who are not depressed are highly unlikely… to ask this question. That said, the nature and seriousness of your depression can vary widely and it is important to read widely and seek appropriate medical assistance before making any assumptions about your state of mind. Please note that if you are seriously depressed, help is out there. You do not have to struggle on alone, and though it does not feel like it right now, you can get to the other side of this and see life differently. If you feel unable to meet with someone, at least do an extensive web search on depression and read the help that is out there. If you feel able, talk to your doctor. Medication can be a short-term solution to the chemical imbalance in your brain, until you can correct it naturally. Above all, never give up hope. There are people who care and help is out there. (MORE)

Depending on your severity, sometimes it is best to take no action at all. The majority of teenagers go through a depressive state, which most likely has to do with the …hormonal imblance. However, depression instigated by traumatic events may need to be dealt with. Depression can be helped by anti-depressants. From experience, I would recommend the use of "combination" drugs, instead of the anti-depressant alone, which has been tested and prove to cause the majority of suicides and increased depression among most people. do something that will make you feel better listen to music, talk to your parents/friends, get a counselor to listen to you, go on the kids' help phone line, read books, clean your room, eat sweets, or exercise. there are many things you can do when you're depressed. don't be depressed!(MORE)

A depressant is any substance that slows the operation of the central nervous system; effects of depressants may include slowing brain function, decreasing heart rate or slowi…ng breathing among numerous others. Depressant effects of drugs are measured by somatic effects (that is the effects on body systems) and not their effects on mood As such they have nothing at all to do with psychiatric or psychological conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder. It is an incredibly broad category used for a wide range of purposes and includes; - Alcohol and benzodiazepines (ie Xanax and Klonipin) - Barbituates (such as Seconal and Phenobarbital) - Typical and atypical sleeping pills (ie Lunesta and Ambien) - Typical and atypical anti-psychotic drugs (ie Haldol and Risperdal) - Antihistamines (such as Benadryl) - Some heart medicines (such as beta-channel blockers) - Legal narcotic drugs used for pain relief (ie Morphine and OxyContin) or to decrease severity of coughing (Codeine) - Illegal narcotic drugs (ie opium and heroin) (MORE)

Depression is simply a chemical imbalance in your brain. It's not about being sad, that is another thing entirely. Your brain sends chemical signals like endorphins for exampl…e to signal you to be happy about something for instance. If your brain isn't making enough of these chemicals you may have depression. Only a licensed phycologist or doctor can really diagnose it so that would be your first step. Determine if you actually have depression or is something else causing your problem. Don't try to hide it because it's not your fault and like any other sickness needs to be treated. (MORE)

The answer depdents on the person . Their is no one way to cure depression as derpression can have lots of underlying problems such as poor social upbringing and /or drug addi…ction,both will have be approach differently by a mental Heath expert. but a good way to cure depression is to get to the underlying cause. you have to find what's really Making you depressed and make a effort to seek help, maybe by Therpy or counselling. Other good ways to treat derpression are exercise and talking to friends about your feelings and emotion even if they are not a trained Psychologist. Relecting upon your own emotions and feelings is the best, and making an effort to help your self, as life come down to what we really make of it . (MORE)

When you are depressed, it can feel like there is no way out of your depression, but it is possible to find a way through with a combination of medication, talk therapy, and s…ome lifestyle changes. First, talk to your doctor, who may recommend a course of antidepressant medication. While antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression, they won't cure it. Research has shown that combining antidepressant medication with some form of psychotherapy is more effective than either alone. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you to identify the thoughts, feelings and behaviors which contribute to depression. It teaches you practical techniques to reframe negative thinking (which frequently accompanies depression) and the skills to cope better with life. Sometimes writing things down helps you see things in a clearer light and can be a helpful emotional release. Writing in a journal may help help you spot your potential depression triggers and identify what helps/hinders you in coping with certain situations. Learning how to manage stress in your life will also help you deal with depression. Yoga, tai chi, meditation and exercise all help with stress reduction. Finally, while you may feel like shutting yourself away from the world, social isolation will only make depresssion worse. If you have a trusted family member or friend, ask them for their support to help you recover. Recovery from depression takes time. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself credit for the progress you are making each day. (MORE)

Assuming you're talking about mood, not the economy ; ) Depression comes in all shapes and sizes. Some depressions can bevery temporary, and others can be treatment-resistant… andlong-term. Naturally, how to "get out of" one's depression dependsupon what they're dealing with. When the clouds come rollin' in, we need to be careful with ourinterpretation and reaction. It's all too easy to catastrophizeourselves into believing things are much worse than they are.Gotta' also watch isolation. That's about the worst thing we cando. From personal experience, I know it's often tough; however,maintaining forward motion is huge. And so is tending to our bodieson an ongoing basis - nice diet, consistent exercise, sufficientsleep, etc. Now, if one's depression begins to interfere with routinefunctioning, it's time to touch base with a counselor. Let's nip-itbefore things snowball out of control. But you know what? The most important thing - while you're in themidst - is to never, ever give-up or lose hope. There are alwaysanswers out and about. Got it? (MORE)